Joan Armatrading - This Charming Life

Three times Grammy nominated British singer songwriter Joan Armatrading is the first female UK artist to have debuted at number one in the Billboard Blues charts. She is also the first female UK artist to be nominated for a Grammy in the blues category.Joan Armatrading is one of the UK's leading female singer songwriters who has stood the test of time with highly acclaimed songs such as 'Love And Affection', 'Willow', 'Drop The Pilot', 'Lovers Speak' and 'Into The Blues' and now she releases her finest work to date. A collection of eleven new compositions that will see Joan return to a more rock/pop format, both commercial yet also contemporary. From the anthemic opener and title track 'This Charming Life' that, has hit single written all over it, to the hard rocking 'Heading Back To New York City' and the hands in the air Best Dress On, Joan is back with an album that will appeal to fans old and new. A consummate performer, Joan Armatrading is indeed the whole package, an excellent song writer, a powerful vocalist and as a guitarist, she is certainly one of the best female players in the world.